Cameroon began tallying votes following a presidential election on Sunday in which 92-year-old President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest leader , is expected to secure yet another term to extend his 43-year rule, even as an ambitious opposition campaigned for change.

His opponents include former government spokesperson Issa Tchiroma, 76, who has galvanised large crowds demanding an end to Biya’s long tenure and drawn endorsements from a platform of some opposition parties and civic groups.

However, analysts say that Biya, in power since 1982, is likely to be reelected given his firm control over state institutions and the fragmented nature of an opposition field of nine candidates.

Just over 8 million Cameroonians registered to vote. Results are expected within 15 days, and there are

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